update - 15 October 2026: Malawi Airlines has extened the cancellation of flight ET024/ET025 between Lilongwe and Johannesburg until 06 December 2026 citing operational reasons. Flight ET020/ET021 to Johannesburg via Blantyre will operate as normal.
Update - 01 October 2026: Malawi Airlines is set to resume its evening service between Lilongwe and Johannesburg from 13 October 2026, with flights ET024/025 returning to the schedule.
Update - 27 August 2026: Malawi Airlines has annoucned the cancellation of flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg from 25-28 August 2026 due to operational reasons. This affects flight ET024 from Lilongwe to Johannesburg and return flight ET025. Flights ET021 and ET020 will operate normally.
Travellers looking for Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights will have another option from 24 August 2026, when Malawi Airlines introduces an additional direct service between Malawi and South Africa.
The additional service will operate six days a week, from Tuesday to Sunday, with an afternoon departure from Lilongwe and an evening return from Johannesburg.
New Lilongwe–Johannesburg flight schedule
The new Malawi Airlines service operates at the following times:
- Lilongwe – Johannesburg: 16:50 – 19:05
- Johannesburg – Lilongwe: 20:00 – 22:15
- Frequency: Tuesday to Sunday
- Starts: 24 August 2026
The new direct return flight complements Malawi Airlines' existing morning service between Lilongwe and Johannesburg, which operates via Blantyre.
For travellers, the new afternoon departure provides more flexibility when planning a trip between Malawi and South Africa, while the evening return flight allows for a full day in Johannesburg before flying back to Lilongwe.
The additional service also offers another option for travellers using Johannesburg as a gateway for onward travel in South Africa and elsewhere in Southern Africa.
Flight times and fares can change, so check the latest Malawi Airlines schedule before booking.
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